Patrick answers layered questions about Catholic tradition, everyday practices, and personal belief, moving from the biblical roots of the priesthood to thorny family matters around baptism, with listeners wrestling aloud over Mariology, church authority, and conversion doubts. He encourages persistent prayer, leans into Church history for answers, and points callers toward resources and guidance, even as the stories swirl with emotion, challenge, and the search for truth. A sense of immediacy infuses every exchange as Patrick stands with listeners at the intersection of doctrine and lived faith.

 

• Sandy – None of our grandchildren or children are practicing their faith. What is my role in helping the grandkids? (03:46)
• Debbie – I was born Jewish and started OCIA a while back. I’m not baptized because of questions I still have. Did Christ fulfill all the old prophecies? If not, were there any alterations from the prophecies? (09:11)
• Christine - My sister has a problem praying to Mary. She is wondering how can Mary hear and respond to all the people praying to her? (21:51)
• Matt - What is required by the Church for fasting? Should we do it every Friday outside of Lent, and also abstain from meat? (31:53)
• John Paul – Where in the bible does it say we should fast on Fridays? (40:08)